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According to The New York Times, the approved project will occupy at least three acres of the Red River. Photo by: Lon Brehmer and Enriqueta Flores-Guevara.

Trump Organization builds golf course in Vietnam

Ann Lam October 9, 2025

Golf course is approved to be built in the Khoai Chau district of northern Vietnam On May 16, Vietnam’s government approved a $1.5 billion project to build a 2,446-acre golf resort in the Hung Yen...

The way the tax bill affects the economy has been up for speculation by economist and politicians. Photo by: Kingston Sussman

Changes brought by Trump’s tax bill

Kingston Sussman October 9, 2025

Exploring the world of politics the US  is  entering  The “One Big Beautiful Bill” introduces changes to the existing tax codes that will have an impact on Americans nationwide, including parents...

Superman kickstarts new DC cinematic universe

Hendrix Lowder October 9, 2025

The future of James Gunn 's new DCEU looks incredibly bright ‘Superman,’ starring David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult released on July 11 and received positive reviews. The film centers...

Online conspiracies arise about Trump's health. Graphic by: Marlie West.

Trump disappears from public view over Labor Day weekend

Marlie West October 9, 2025

Speculations about Donald Trump’s health after days without a public appearance On the weekend of Aug. 30 -31, president Donald Trump did not make any public appearances. With Trump’s active political...

Ventura Community College is marking their 100th year of education this year. Graphic by: Brynn Kightlinger

Ventura College celebrates their Centennial Year

Brynn Kightlinger October 9, 2025

This 2025-26 school year, Ventura College is marking their 100th year of education Ventura College was established as the first college in Ventura County in 1925, when a junior college section was added...

Man’s Best Friend an in-depth look

Man’s Best Friend an in-depth look

Patrick LaFave September 30, 2025

Sabrina Carpenter's New Album “Man’s Best Friend” is Her Best One Yet. On Aug. 29, Sabrina Carpenter released her brand new album Man’s Best Friend and it was a hit. This is a fantastic overall...

How does heart break affect teens minds? Graphic by: Theodora Todd-Maldonado

Why teen heartbreak hurts more than one may think

Theodora Todd-Maldonado September 30, 2025

Teen heartbreak is often viewed as a passing phase or something unserious, but to many teens it feels bigger than life. Many people experience their first heartbreak in their teen years. This can affect...

If you had to choose, what would your ideal fall recipe be? Graphic by: Valentina Sanchez

What is considered a fall recipe?

Valentina Sanchez September 30, 2025

Jumping into the universal renowned question of what is considered the ideal fall recipe in the eyes of others As fall is yet to make its yearly entrance this upcoming October, we should talk about its...

Recommended book titles in the list Graphic by: Izzy Zarazua

Dive into a good read

Izzy Zarazua September 22, 2025

This list features a selection of award winning books worth reading Reading books whisks the reader away from reality and into the world between the covers. From fiction to memoirs, there is a vast variety...

Twilight vs Hunger Games thumbnail graphic. Graphic by: Natalie Di Silvestri

Hunger Games vs Twilight: What’s the better 2010’s saga?

Natalie Di Silvestri May 28, 2025

What series do Ventura High School students prefer? Both the “Hunger Games” series and the “Twilight Saga” stem from popular books written in the 2000’s. Both series soon became some of the...

The Promposal process to ask your date to Prom. Make a creative poster and bring flowers to your date's house to ask them to Prom. Graphic by: Brie Cheatham

Promposal ideas to ask your date to prom

Brie Cheatham May 28, 2025

Promposal ideas for sports, subjects and pop culture The term “promposal” gained popularity in the 2000’s and came from the words “prom” and “proposal.” A promposal can be described as a...

Snow White (1937) compared to the newest Snow White (2025) shows the massive differences that people have criticized. Differences such as Snow white's hair, the outfits etc. Graphic by: Emma Blackburn

Disney’s “Snow White” was a major flop

Emma Blackburn May 28, 2025

What makes Disney's live action remake of “Snow White” so hated? March 21, 2025 was the release date for Disney’s latest live-action film, “Snow White.” The movie flopped with a 1.6/10 on IMDb...

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